Post Operative Care Plans
What is a care plan for post surgery?
A post operative care plan supports your rehabilitation and recovery from a surgical procedure.
Whatever type of surgery you may have had, our post-operative care plan can be tailored around you and your recovery. We endeavour to help you get back on your feet and our nursing care can support any medically complex needs like stoma and catheter care, non-invasive ventilation care, PEG feeding and more. After you’ve been discharged, you may need help with day-to-day tasks like housekeeping, cooking and running errands. We can also include personal care that can support your discreet needs like bathing, dressing and continence care so you can continue living comfortably and dignified. Our care plans are designed to make sure you sit back and get your rest and we’ll look after anything and everything while you focus on getting back to fighting fit.
Why should I have a post-op nursing care plan?
A post operative nursing plan can help monitor your symptoms and progress.
A care plan for post-surgery can play a vital role in assessing and addressing any pain after your surgery and ensuring you are comfortable while you recover. The NHS advises that after surgery, you should stay active, drink clear fluids, eat a healthy diet and track your post-operative progress. Carers are there to track your post-operative recovery and will monitor your progress and general well-being. Having an operation can be tiring, and the NHS advises that getting back into your normal routine as soon as possible and begin healthy habits like eating well, exercising or quitting smoking. A carer can help you to achieve these goals by providing high-quality support and supervision so you can sit back and relax after your operation.
Do I need a care plan?
Our post-operative care plan may be the perfect choice for you if you feel you need support with the following:
Recovering after an operation
Medication administration
Sticking to a daily routine
Implementing new healthy habits
Medical help with operation area
Day to day tasks while you rest
What should an effective nursing care plan for post surgery include?
Here is what can be included in your post operative care plan:
Nursing care
Our nursing care can provide clinical attention for people with complex healthcare conditions. Trained by registered nurses, our carers can support those with more medically demanding needs.
Housekeeping
Housekeeping includes keeping your home clean, tidy and safe while running any necessary errands. Our carers can prepare healthy meals for you whilst keeping an eye on the day-to-day of home-based tasks.
Companionship
Our carers are wonderful, friendly people who have a passion for helping others. We handpick our carers to match your personality and interests so you gain a trusted carer and companionship in your home.
Condition-led care
We can support specific conditions such as cancer, strokes, brain injuries, and Parkinson’s amongst many more. We get to know you and your condition so we can personalise our care approach.
Personal care
We can help with discreet and personal care like washing, grooming, dressing and continence care. We help with your hygiene and appearance so that you can continue living life with dignity and comfort.
Care at home
We bring health care to your doorstep, wherever you are. We have over 150 branches across the UK and endeavour to be accessible to everyone. This way, you can get the care you need while staying at home.
Visiting to live-in care
Respite care can vary on how often you see your carer. We offer visiting care which can be on a regular basis for as little as 30 minutes a week to longer. Our live-in care offers 24/7 support at all times.
Elderly support
We can specifically help with age-related frailties such as mobility decline, a healthy daily routine and dementia. We can add light exercises into your daily routine and help implement walking aids and stairlifts.
How can I create my own care plan?
We can tailor a care plan for your post-operative care to suit you! We offer live-in care, visiting care and respite personal care to fit around your schedule. From general housekeeping and stepping in for your primary caregiver to helping you rehabilitate with a medically trained eye, our carers are superbly qualified to handle your unique needs at home. With our post-operative care, you can be assured that our care plans can fit around you and your schedule so you can enjoy a hassle-free approach to your healthcare.
A post operative care plan can help:
Work around you and your schedule
Allow you to stay at home
Adapt to your changing needs
Here are the steps to take to receive post operative care:
Speak to our team
Call our team of experts to discuss your options and ask us any questions.
Free home care assessment
Your local Helping Hands manager will visit you to learn about the type of carer you're after.
Find your carer
We'll pair you with a carer who meets your wishes and has the skills and experience for your needs.
How Helping Hands can help
At Helping Hands, we pride ourselves on our ability to be adaptable to your needs. We can offer care as a live-in, visiting or respite basis.
Visiting care begins from just 30 minutes a week and our carers can come to your home at various points of the day.
Prices from £29.00
Variable prices
Call-out fee of £4.25 per visit
Live-in care offers around-the-clock support for all your needs, including post operative care.
Starting from £1,650 per week for a single person
£1,650 per week for a couple
A fully managed service
Fully regulated by the CQC / CIW
Our carers are expertly trained and qualified in providing care with a wealth of experience. We’re also regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW), so we’re always on top of our game. Being regulated means we offer:
Guaranteed high-quality care
Peace of mind
Independent inspections
Regular development
A safe service
Regular communication